Patrice Evra is considering a return to Manchester United and ending his career at Old Trafford, according to The Times.
The 35-year-old Frenchman left United for Juventus in the summer of 2014 after a stellar eight-year spell in Manchester, where he won five Premier League titles, three League Cups and a Champions League medal.
He has since helped the Bianconeri win back-to-back Serie A titles and reach the 2015 Champions League final, but has lost his place in Max Allegri’s side to Alex Sandro.
This season, Evra has only started nine games in all competitions, with the majority of them coming in the Champions League. And according to the paper, the former French international has told close friends that he would have no hesitation accepting an offer from the Reds should they come calling in the January transfer window.
Despite Evra’s advancing years, he could yet be a useful signing for José Mourinho given United’s troubles at left-back this season. Luke Shaw has yet to earn Mourinho’s faith after a lean run, while the alternatives to the 21-year-old have not impressed either.
Marcos Rojo has now nailed down a first-team spot at centre-back after impressing alongside Phil Jones; Daley Blind’s form has been topsy-turvy and right-back Matteo Darmian has looked uncomfortable in an unfamiliar position.
Evra’s former United teammate Rio Ferdinand added fuel to the fire with a Instagram post addressing the rumours:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/BO1hepNgdPa/?taken-by=rioferdy5
Evra made 379 appearances and scored ten times during his stint at Old Trafford, becoming a popular figure among his team-mates and the club’s fans due to his passion for United and his jovial nature.
